Dear Lesley: Why So Many Vitamins?

My doctor told me to take vitamin D3 and magnesium. I don’t like the thought of having to take several pills every day. Can I take only one multivitamin with both of those things in it?

Dear Lesley: Breakfast Ideas for High Cholesterol

My husband found out at his last doctor visit that his cholesterol is too high. He was put on a medication and was told to change the way he eats. I am going to plan his meals because I know that he will struggle. He doesn’t do that good with change. He is really concerned about what he gone eat for breakfast, especially protein.

Dear Lesley: Forgetting My Supplement

I am a woman currently going through menopause. How can I get the amount of magnesium I need? My doctor told me to take magnesium supplements, but I keep forgetting to take them. Any suggestions?

Dear Lesley: Disordered Eating Pattern

How do you know if someone has an eating disorder?

Dear Lesley: Is Bacon That Bad?

I have been doing pretty good with eating healthier. I have been working on trying new foods and you have been a big part of that. But I am struggling with giving up one of my favorite foods– bacon.

Dear Lesley: I’m Going Gluten-Free

I have been doing some research on different diets to get my body right for summer and I think I found the one I want to do. I was thinking of going with the keto diet, but it may be too hard for me to stick with it. I have decided that I will go with the gluten-free diet.

Dear Lesley: My Child Will Not Drink Water

I am not sure how to get her to drink water. I had to take my toddler to the doctor for a UTI. I was so sad that it happened, but I do not know what else to do to get her to drink water. She doesn’t drink much water at all. I put 75% water and 25% juice in her cup. She prefers water out of the bottle opposed to in a cup. Honestly, I just don’t know, and she is stubborn.

Dear Lesley: Tween Picky Eater

I need guidance on how to get my daughter to eat more. My daughter can be very picky. She struggles with eating at lunch away from the house. It is easy for me to add in things she likes or will eat when she eats at home. I want her to drive this bus if possible so she can start being in charge of her own health.

Dear Lesley: She Isn’t Gaining Weight

I need some advice! How can I get more protein and fat into my daughter’s diet? She doesn’t care for meat except sausages or beans (boo!). I’m looking for lunchbox ideas.

Dear Lesley: Why Peanuts but No Peanut Butter?

I have been eating peanut butter all my life. For some reason now I have allergic reactions to peanut butter but not to peanuts. Why is that?